Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA — The Switchbacks wasted no time asserting control at Weidner Field, with Jonas Fjeldberg breaking the deadlock in just the 6th minute to put Colorado Springs in front. Azteca FC struggled to respond, and the Switchbacks held their advantage comfortably before putting the match beyond doubt in the final ten minutes. Sadam Masereka added a second in the 82nd minute, and Khori Bennett completed the scoring in the 86th to seal a convincing 3-0 U.S. Open Cup victory.
GOALS:- 6' Fjeldberg - Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC- 82' Masereka - Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC- 86' Bennett - Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC
STANDOUT PLAYERS:- Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC: Jonas Fjeldberg - Early opener set the tone for the match- Azteca FC: Michael López - Limited opportunities but among the few to threaten
KEY STAT: Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC scored twice in a four-minute span late in the match (82', 86') to turn a narrow lead into a commanding 3-0 final.